Hotel Overview

Great Couples Getaway

Everything was as advertised and more. The biggest quality was the helpful and always pleasant... See full review

Carl A.

Feb 12, 2015

expensive marothon

Great service, @ a price. Not for your average traveler. Worth it if your on the company dime or... See full review

Larry H.

Jan 12, 2015

From the showpiece color-changing light feature behind the lobby bar, to the Art Deco-inspired lines of the Grand Staircase, the Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile hotel welcomes guests with a splash. Get online anywhere with Wi-Fi throughout the hotel (fees may apply), while starting or ending your day with American cuisine fresh from the Midwest farm at the Harvest restaurant. There's a Starbucks on-site for those who need that caffeine fix in the morning as well. Swim across the glassy surface of the indoor pool, or take the gym back to your room with a Fitness Kit, after a long day in the boardroom or out exploring.

Key facts

1,173 guestrooms

25 suites

No pets allowed

54 conference/event spaces

Pool

Fitness center

Harvest Restaurant

Rush Bar & Lounge

Starbucks Coffee shop

Wi-Fi available (fees may apply)

24-hour front desk

Neighborhood

The Magnificent Mile neighborhood is home to a section of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River - with an impressive line - up of stores, from Bloomingdale's to The Disney Store - reaching south towards the business district and downtown area across the Chicago River. The neighborhood around the Marriott Downtown Hotel Chicago calls out to sporting enthusiasts, offering quick access to sailing and fishing at the nearby shores of Lake Michigan, and fitness trails at Milton Lee Olive Park to the east.

Hints and tips

If you're planning a long stay at the Marriott Downtown, note that some rooms are not equipped with a refrigerator, so you may need to request one.When getting around, most sights and amenities are accessible on foot or by the 'L' or local train network - skip the rental car and get an unlimited ride pass for a few days.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

4:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Shopping Getaway

We picked this hotel because of the location and we weren't disappointed. And it turned out to be a great hotel within walking distance to all the places we wanted to see in a short period of time.
While the rooms were on the small side I didn't plan on staying inside my room so it didn't really matter. With that being said, there were 4 of us in our room and it was extremely hot. There was no way to turn the temperature down to make it any cooler. We had it on 48 and it never got cooler. On top of that there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom so between showering you had to let it cool off just so the next person could get in.
All in all I would stay here again because it was a good hotel with a competent staff and an ideal location. We took advantage of the self park to save us some shopping money and it was close to the hotel so it worked out great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

2

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel

Rockit Bar & Grill is located at 22 W Hubbard. This is a great place to sit and watch a game or just dine on not your typical bar food. The DJ is pretty good too!

Great hotel for price,service, location

This hotel was very clean, located close to shopping and restaurants, and had really nice accommodations. The price through Orbitz was very good. The restaurant was a little expensive but the food and service were good. No complaints. Would stay here again for sure.

Trip purpose:

Location, Location, Location!

We are frequent visitors to Chicago and have stayed in a few different hotels. The Marriott's excellent location to restaurants, shopping, attractions and transportation make it a terrific place to stay. It is geared towards business travelers or folks who are in and out. I didn't get the sense that there was a lot of hands on interaction with the staff and the guests. The hotel is huge (well over 1,000 rooms), but the service was mostly good. We ordered room service breakfast our first morning. It came a few minutes late, was expensive, but very good (we ordered fruit, oatmeal, coffee, toast etc.). There is a bar in the lobby with six TVs, excellent choice of beers, wines and top shelf liquors. Typical city prices apply. We rented a car at O'Hare and used the valet parking services which quite convenient are also very expensive. You do have the option to self park across the street from the hotel. In all I would stay at the Marriott again. The location was absolutely perfect and it served my needs well. If I were looking for an intimate getaway, or a family friendly get away to Chicago, this would not be my first choice of hotels--it's not meant to be. Go and enjoy Chicago! The Marriott makes it easy for you to do so.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel

Don't look for good, affordable restaurants on Michigan Ave. Instead, explore Ohio, Ontario, and the other streets all within a 10 minute walk of the hotel for options. Really good, lots of familiar places (like Big Bowl, California Pizza Kitchen etc.) and some neat Chicago icons like Weber, Lowrey's etc.

Lively atmosphere, friendly staff

Beautiful hotel. Breakfast was pricey but otherwise wonderful with large selection. The lobby, bar and restaurant were very inviting, comfortable and well decorated. The bed (mattress) was sooo comfortable. Floor-to-ceiling window provided great view from room. Would definitely stay here again.

Great view, great location

The hotel was located right on the Magnificent Mile giving us access to most of Chicago's must see places and restaurants. The people were happy to help and very nice. They even gave us our room for an extra hour at checkout and held our luggage for a couple hours so we did not have to lug it around while waiting for our flight out. I would definitely stay there again, no question.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel

Take the free trolley to Navy Pier at the corner of Rush and Grand, almost right outside the door of the Marriott Mag mile.

Great location

This hotel is centrally located in dwontown Chicago close to the Institute of Art for a daily excursion and numerous Jazz clubs and bars for the nightly adventures. The rooms were typical Marriott, very clean with newer beds and furniture. Overall, we would return without hesitation.

Awesome location, great staff

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, hotel was very clean. Room was a little small, but we didn't need it to be bigger since we weren't in the room most of the time. We will definitely stay there again.